Manufacturing ERP Blog | Rootstock

How Predictive Analytics Works in Concert with ERP

In our last blog, we discussed how predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the[...]

Cloud ERP: Avoiding ‘FrankenCloud’ and Moving from Transactional to Strategic Systems

Become a Data Master by avoiding the pitfalls of “Frankencloud”. Listen to the latest podcast from “Data in Depth” hosted by Andrew Rieser featuring[...]

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Old ERP System

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are critical to running a business today. Whether you’re churning out disposable widgets or building[...]

March 14, 2019

ERP Implementations Are More Successful Than You Thought

Manufacturing and distribution companies considering new ERP software for their business have often been stymied by their fear of implementation problems. They hear it all the time: ERP...

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October 31, 2018

Tips to avoid a horrifying ERP implementation

A lot of manufacturers are still afraid to bring their ERP systems into the 21st century. If you’re one of them, we want you to know that we get it.

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April 4, 2018

Personalization: What Facebook got wrong vs. what others are getting RIGHT

Over the last two weeks the media has provided a daily IV drip of Facebook revelations around the compromised data of 50 million users. With each negative headline, tech stocks, especially “FANG”...

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March 15, 2018

How to build your ERP evaluation team

By Helen Peatfield of ERP Focus

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October 30, 2017

A Brief History of ERP Software Part Three – From ASPs to the Cloud

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and...

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October 16, 2017

A Brief History of ERP Software Part Two – From Client-Server to On-Premise

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and...

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October 9, 2017

Three Crucial Components to Grow Your Business: How a Cloud Based ERP System Delivers on Investment

Is your company considering replacing or upgrading your current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system? Don’t let cost dictate your decision of this critical business investment. As Apple’s Steve...

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October 2, 2017

A Brief History of ERP Software Part One – From Mainframes to Minicomputers

Pat Garrehy knows ERP software. The founder, President, and CEO of Rootstock Software, Mr. Garrehy has over 30 years of management, sales and technical experience as a software architect and...

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September 11, 2017

Four Cries for Help from Manufacturers

As manufacturing companies’ top management look for solutions to improve productivity and ultimately profitability, upping your game requires focusing on the core problems. Based on our experience...

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September 5, 2017

Top 5 Inventory Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Days before the solar eclipse of 2017 it became nearly impossible to purchase the special glasses needed to safely observe the event. People rushing from store to store in a frenzy trying to locate...

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